Globally, the International Monetary Fund said spending to fight the coronavirus and its financial effects was bursting government budgets. With $11.7 trillion committed by fall, and more needed, cumulative public debt was close to 100% of global gross domestic product…
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Inclusion and A Tale of Two Cities
by Clare Howard • • Comments Off on Inclusion and A Tale of Two Cities
The population of Peoria is similar to the population of Lawrence, Kan., but one community is shrinking while the other is growing. One community has a more diverse population but less intentional discussion of equity and inclusion. The other predominantly…
Workforce diversity No. 1 tool for economic growth
by Clare Howard • • Comments Off on Workforce diversity No. 1 tool for economic growth
Ernestine Jackson has worked for more than four decades in equal employment opportunity; today she is frustrated, even heartbroken, when she looks at the racial composition of Peoria and the racial composition of the city hall workforce and contractors with…
Should non-profits voluntarily pay city, county more?
by Bill Knight • • Comments Off on Should non-profits voluntarily pay city, county more?
Most nonprofit outfits are exempt from paying property taxes, but with budget crises at the city, county and schools, Peoria could use assistance from those nonprofits able to help. Contributing to city or county services would make a positive difference…